Bay Area college stars then and now

By Katie Dowd

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The now-sworn enemy of 49ers fans has deep Bay Area roots. Pete Carroll was born in San Francisco, went to Redwood High in Larkspur and was an all-conference free safety at the University of the Pacific. Here he is a year after graduating, working as a graduate assistant for UOP. less

The now-sworn enemy of 49ers fans has deep Bay Area roots. Pete Carroll was born in San Francisco, went to Redwood High in Larkspur and was an all-conference free safety at the University of the Pacific. Here ... more

The haircut is more suave but not much else has changed. Nash was drafted by the Suns in 1996 and currently plays for the Lakers. He's an eight-time NBA All-Star and his No. 11 jersey was retired by Santa Clara. less

The haircut is more suave but not much else has changed. Nash was drafted by the Suns in 1996 and currently plays for the Lakers. He's an eight-time NBA All-Star and his No. 11 jersey was retired by Santa ... more

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Aww, look at little Jed Lowrie in this headshot from his days playing at Stanford.

Aww, look at little Jed Lowrie in this headshot from his days playing at Stanford.

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Jed Lowrie was the starting shortstop for the Oakland Athletics in 2013-14 and recently signed a three-year deal with the Houston Astros.

Jed Lowrie was the starting shortstop for the Oakland Athletics in 2013-14 and recently signed a three-year deal with the Houston Astros.

You might remember Jonny Moseley winning a gold medal for the men's moguls at the 1998 Winter Olympics, but did you know he also attended UC Berkeley? He returned to school after finishing his athletic career and graduated in 2006. less

You might remember Jonny Moseley winning a gold medal for the men's moguls at the 1998 Winter Olympics, but did you know he also attended UC Berkeley? He returned to school after finishing his athletic career ... more

You probably recognize this face, but did you know that NFL referee Mike Carey went to Santa Clara (and majored in biology)? Here he is in 1995. He was the second African American ref in NFL history and the first to ref the Super Bowl. less

You probably recognize this face, but did you know that NFL referee Mike Carey went to Santa Clara (and majored in biology)? Here he is in 1995. He was the second African American ref in NFL history and the ... more

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And here's Carey making a call during the game between the Texans and the 49ers at Candlestick Park this year. Does this man age at all?!

And here's Carey making a call during the game between the Texans and the 49ers at Candlestick Park this year. Does this man age at all?!

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Brandi Chastain of the 1989 Santa Clara women's soccer team carries the ball upfield against defenders at Buck Shaw Stadium. She took the Broncos to the Final Four twice. Ten years later, she'd become the subject of one of the most iconic sports photos in history when she ripped off her jersey at the 1999 Women's World Cup. less

Brandi Chastain of the 1989 Santa Clara women's soccer team carries the ball upfield against defenders at Buck Shaw Stadium. She took the Broncos to the Final Four twice. Ten years later, she'd become the ... more

Chastain retired from soccer in 2004 and is now a soccer broadcaster for NBC Sports and ESPN.

Chastain retired from soccer in 2004 and is now a soccer broadcaster for NBC Sports and ESPN.

Photo: Mike McGregor

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Quarterback Jeff Garcia lettered in football and basketball at Gilroy High and went on to quarterback at San Jose State from 1991-93. While there, he set the school record for career passing yards (7,274).

Quarterback Jeff Garcia lettered in football and basketball at Gilroy High and went on to quarterback at San Jose State from 1991-93. While there, he set the school record for career passing yards (7,274).

Garcia played with the 49ers from 1999-2003 and retired from football in 2009. He is currently the quarterbacks coach of the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL and recently played in the 49ers' legends game at Candlestick Park. less

Garcia played with the 49ers from 1999-2003 and retired from football in 2009. He is currently the quarterbacks coach of the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL and recently played in the 49ers' legends game at ... more

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Stanford freshman John McEnroe, sporting that signature hair, hits a forehand during an NCAA singles tennis match against Cal in 1978. The year before, he'd won the mixed doubles title at the French Open as an 18-year-old amateur. less

Stanford freshman John McEnroe, sporting that signature hair, hits a forehand during an NCAA singles tennis match against Cal in 1978. The year before, he'd won the mixed doubles title at the French Open as an ... more

Madsen is now an assistant coach with the Lakers. Here he is last year when he was an assistant at Stanford.

Madsen is now an assistant coach with the Lakers. Here he is last year when he was an assistant at Stanford.

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Shareef Abdur-Rahim, seen here with his father William and mother Aminah, averaged 21.1 points per game as a freshman at Cal. He became the first freshman in Pac-10 history to win Conference Player of the Year.

Shareef Abdur-Rahim, seen here with his father William and mother Aminah, averaged 21.1 points per game as a freshman at Cal. He became the first freshman in Pac-10 history to win Conference Player of the Year.

Photo: RUSSELL YIP, The Chronicle

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Shareef Abdur-Rahim retired as a Sacramento King in 2008. He's currently the team's director of player personnel and the general manager of the Reno Bighorns, the Kings' minor-league team.

Shareef Abdur-Rahim retired as a Sacramento King in 2008. He's currently the team's director of player personnel and the general manager of the Reno Bighorns, the Kings' minor-league team.

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Cal quarterback Steve Bartkowski runs with the ball during the 77th Big Game on Nov. 23, 1974. Bartkowski was the first overall pick of the 1975 draft and went on to set nearly every passing record in the books for the Atlanta Falcons. less

Cal quarterback Steve Bartkowski runs with the ball during the 77th Big Game on Nov. 23, 1974. Bartkowski was the first overall pick of the 1975 draft and went on to set nearly every passing record in the books ... more

Life on the field hasn't been so hot for Asomugha lately; he was recently cut by the 49ers. But off the field, he married actress Kerry Washington, with whom he is expecting a child, so life still sounds pretty great for Nnamdi. less

Life on the field hasn't been so hot for Asomugha lately; he was recently cut by the 49ers. But off the field, he married actress Kerry Washington, with whom he is expecting a child, so life still sounds pretty ... more

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Young Tiger Woods, of Stanford University, during the 1996 NCAA Men's Golf Championships.

Young Tiger Woods, of Stanford University, during the 1996 NCAA Men's Golf Championships.

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No need to repeat the story of how Tiger's personal life went completely off the rails in recent years — no doubt you already know it. Woods is back on the links, though, and back in the dating game. He's currently seeing skier Lindsey Vonn. less

No need to repeat the story of how Tiger's personal life went completely off the rails in recent years — no doubt you already know it. Woods is back on the links, though, and back in the dating game. He's ... more

Photo: Jack Dempsey, Associated Press

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